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David Leland

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Biography

David Leland (20 April 1947 - 24 December 2023) was a director, screenwriter and actor who came to international fame with his directorial debut Wish You Were Here in 1987.

Notable films

Where to start

Highlights from credits and KinoChain journeys.

Mona Lisa

Appears in a KinoChain journey

Wish You Were Here

Directed

The Making of 'Band of Brothers'

As Self

The Missionary

As Long Haired Man at Gin Palace

An Accidental Studio

As Self

Chains

KinoChain journeys

Public chains that pass through their films — or name them as a bridge.

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Rewinding the Reel: How VHS Championed British Independents

From Thatcher's Britain to the video shop era, discover how VHS gave gritty, daring British films a second life and a devoted audience.

9 films

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Collaborators & neighbours

Directed

Wish You Were Here

1987

Acted

An Accidental Studio

2019 · Self

The Making of 'Band of Brothers'

2001 · Self

The Missionary

1982 · Long Haired Man at Gin Palace

Wrote

Wish You Were Here

1987

Mona Lisa

1986